Elite-dependent Use before the burst. Get Quickness from either or . for some extra stats. Elite-dependent if you have it. which boosts the Soulbeast's own damage if used in Beastmode. to increase the chance of landing your burst and to proc . for damage. Greatsword burst combo example: your target for CC and to refresh Maul. again. Tier: Adept: Expeditious Dodger : Gain swiftness upon dodging. Instant Reflexes: 30: Gain evasion when you use an elite skill. Vigorous Recovery : Gain vigor when using a healing skill. Pain Response : Dodging removes a damaging condition from you. Tier: Master: Feline Grace: 1: Gain vigor upon successfully evading an attack. Guarded Initiation: 5 Overview. This is a very basic guardian build which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content. Note that the expansion version of this build uses weaponmaster to equip a longbow. Those without weaponmaster should use the sword/focus variant instead. There are nine total base professions that you'll play through a lot of the early and midgame with. You can reduce Torch4s CD, combo Purging flames+Whirling light, the wb heal skill has 2 charges+low cd and the flat 25%mov+virtues makes it go zoom. It's basically a condi fb with dh mobility. edit: Elite and 3rd utility slot can be easily swapped around for CC, stun break, more deeps, blink, reflect etc. 3. Specializations . Mesmers have five core specializations, and three elite specializations: Core Domination — Focuses on removing boons, applying vulnerability, and interrupting targets. May enhance greatsword and phantasm skills. Dueling — Focuses on critical hits. May increase the mesmer's elusiveness, and enhance pistol and sword skills. The elite specializations for the guild wars 2 professions are always a major draw into the game however they vary in difficulty from mind numbingly easy to The trait user interface of a guardian, with all three specialization slots used. Traits are passive abilities that modify and enhance character 's skills and provide bonuses to damage and attributes. The trait interface is accessed in the Builds tab of the Hero panel. Traits can be assigned after they are unlocked in the Training tab by R2ParK.